Jesse Robert Smith, 35, a Washington State Resident, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Jesse Robert Smith, a 35-year-old man from Sedro-Wooley, Washington, was recently sentenced in federal court in Anchorage, Alaska, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. On July 13, 2016, Wasilla Police contacted Smith while he was passed out in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle at the Wasilla Fred Meyer parking lot.
During the contact, Smith was found to be in possession of a Taurus .32 caliber pistol, 330 grams of heroin, and $20,990 in U.S. currency. At the time, Smith had previously been convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Burgess commented that Smith had an “ugly” criminal history. Smith’s lengthy criminal history includes five prior felony convictions, two for drug distribution, two for drug possession, and one for possession of stolen property.
The charges against Smith were for being a felon in possession of a firearm, a federal offense. His sentence includes seven years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Acting U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder commended the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Wasilla Police Department, and the Alaska State Troopers for the investigation and successful prosecution of this case.
Smith’s possession of a firearm, despite being a convicted felon, is a serious offense. The punishment for such a crime can be severe, as seen in Smith’s seven-year prison sentence. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws related to firearm possession and the consequences of violating them.
Defendant: Jesse Robert Smith
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm
City and State: Anchorage, Alaska
Exact Date: July 13, 2016
Sentence: 7 years in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release
Dollar Amounts: $20,990 in U.S. currency
Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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